Parental Liability

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Parental Liability?

Statutes in some states provide that parents may be liable for damages caused by their children to the property of others if it is found that the damage was caused by negligent control of the child by the parents.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Family Law terms:

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